Real life of Coronation Street's Aggie Bailey actress Lorna Laidlaw - kids' TV fame, rival soap role, 'disappearance', different look and first words from soap legend

It’s safe to say that Roy Cropper is one of the most iconic Coronation Street characters of all time. From his signature cardigan, his cafe Roy's Rolls and his relationship with Hayley, Roy is synonymous with the ITV soap. Actor David Neilson, who plays the much-loved character, first joined the cast of the soap back in 1995.

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Idris Elba may jump into action in the new TV series “Hijack”, but in real life, that wouldn’t be the case.

A popular vintage-inspired fashion brand has launched a clothing line in collaboration with Manchester-filmed soap Coronation Street and it’s as nostalgic and cosy as you’d imagine. The Joanie clothing range references some of the ITV soap’s most popular businesses from the cobbles, with prices starting from £25.

Coronation Street fans believe they have 'sussed out' the father of Sarah Barlow's baby after discovering she was pregnant.

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has hinted at the potential end of Paul Foreman and Billy Mayhew's relationship in the long-running soap.

Coronation Street fans think they know who the father of Sarah Barlow's unborn child is after she discovered she was pregnant. The character was recently exposed over her bunk-ups with Damon Hay and after plenty of predictions, it appears fans of the ITV soap were proven right.

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has both stunned and delighted fans as he revealed that his real-life mum appeared in the soap. The actor is currently winning praise for her portrayal of Paul Foreman in the ITV soap.

Claire Sweeney was over the moon to win a dream part on her favourite TV soap Coronation Street on her birthday - and then she got a gift of a scene with Dame Maureen Lipman. Claire is playing Cassandra Plummer, the long-lost mother of Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and the estranged daughter of Evelyn Plummer (Dame Maureen Lipman) and has been a fan of the soap her whole life. She makes her debut on Wednesday 28th June.

Adam Sandler took to Twitter Friday to salute a high school golfer who has adopted the name of Happy Gilmore, a 1996 film starring Sandler in the title role.

Adam Barlow isn't the first to find out about wife Sarah's baby news next week when she discovers she is expecting in Coronation Street. The Underworld manager has already admitted to having an affair with Damon Hay behind her husband's back.

Coronation Street's Sarah Platt is set for more marriage drama as she reveals she is pregnant. Earlier this year, Sarah, played by Tina O'Brien, had an affair with Damon Hay, played by Ciaran Griffiths.The news rocked the cobbles after she was caught kissing Damon by son her Harry Platt. She tried to reason with Harry, sitting him down for a chat and telling him she was only giving Damon a kiss on the cheek as they said goodbye.

It's only been four years since Bernie Winter arrived in Weatherfield, but it's fair to say she's a favourite among Coronation Street fans. Jane Hazlegrove took on the role in 2019. At the time, the character was described as an 'old raver who still sees herself as a free spirit'.

presumed «dead» along with the four other passengers on the vessel, was married to the descendent of a couple who died in the very shipwreck his expedition aimed to see.Per, the , Stockton's wife, Wendy Rush, is the great-great-granddaughter of Isidor and Ida Straus, who remained onboard the sinking Titanic so that others could escape to safety in their place.The couple was the real-life inspiration behind the heart-wrenching scene in James Cameron's movie, in which an elderly couple holds onto each other in bed as water rushes into their room.Wendy's Titanic connection was confirmed by the  through genealogical records and by the Straus Historical Society — an educational nonprofit.

Netflix has revealed a trailer for the streaming giant's new reality competition series based on the hit dystopian Korean drama Squid Game. In the teaser for Squid Game: The Challenge, which is set to be released in November, a warehouse is used to construct an elaborate set where contestants battle through a series of games, inspired by the original show.The 10-part competition will see entrants try to win a prize of 4.56 million dollars (£3,736,054) as they are seen being watched by a similar doll to the Korean series while wearing comparable green tracksuits.There will be 456 real players entering the game – and each round contestants are eliminated when their strategies, alliances and character are put to the test.

Bec Hewitt (nee Cartwright) and Beau Brady, Luke Mitchell and Rebecca Breeds, Chris Hemsworth and Isabel Lucas and James Stewart and Sarah Roberts are all among the Home and Away stars to thrill fans by dating when the cameras weren't rolling.

Dermot O'Leary wasn't shy in sharing his disapproval at a moment seen in the latest episode of Coronation Street after seeing a teaser while hosting This Morning. The presenter was at the helm of the ITV daytime show alongside Holly Willoughby when they were joined by 'Soap Queen' Sharon Marshall.

READ MORE: Phillip Schofield breaks silence on claims he's joining TalkTVLast week, Aggie and Ed Bailey (Trevor Michael Georges) had Yvette and her husband Patrick over for dinner. However, they were blissfully unaware that they were in Sally and Tim Metfcalfe's (Joe Duttine) home, pulling it off as a rental. The initial plan was for Aggie and Ed to host without Sally and Tim being home, however, when Yvette and Patrick arrived early Tim was standing on the stairs in a pink dressing gown.

Coronation Street fans were over the moon when villainous acid attacker Justin Rutherford was finally caught and faced trial over his terrible crimes. Justin was eventually convicted for his heinous behaviour and found guilty on Monday, leaving fans totally over the moon and full of praise for Andrew Still’s thrilling portrayal of the villain.The actor, 29, only joined the soap in 2022 but has already soared to fame thanks to the harrowing storyline. Fans of the show can't wait to see what will happen to Justin next, but what about the man who brought him to life? Here's everything to know about actor Andrew Still...

It's been weeks now since Stephen Reid claimed his last victim and he could be set to strike again next week in Coronation Street with his fiancee Elaine Metcalfe in his sights.